Netflix cast of Don't Look Up© Netflix

Meryl Streep, Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, and other A-list stars announced for upcoming Netflix film

The cast is coming together for Adam McKay’s next film.


Jovita Trujillo - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
UPDATED OCTOBER 14, 2020 11:29 PM EDT

Hollywood is ready to get out of quarantine and start making movie magic! Just a day after Warner Bros announced the cast of George Miller’s next movie, Mad Max: Furiosa Netflix announced an A-list cast for Adam McKay’s upcoming film Don’t Look Up. The cast is stacked and includes Meryl Streep, Timothée Chalamet,  Ariana Grande , Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill, Himesh Patel, Kid Cudi, Matthew Perry, Tomer Sisley, and Rob Morgan.

According to Deadline, “the film follows two low-level astronomers who embark on a media tour to warn mankind of an approaching asteroid that will destroy Earth.” McKay will write, direct and co-produce along with Kevin Messick under McKay’s Hyperobject Industries Banner. McKay is known for previously directing Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

Netflix confirmed the news on Wednesday by sharing a tweet with photos of the iconic cast members. “The cast of Adam McKay‘s DON’T LOOK UP is absolutely iconic,” the streaming site tweeted.

Fans reacted as expected on Twitter and freaked out, check out some of the best reactions: